If you run a small business, chances are you’ve come across the term “UCC Lien.” What is a UCC (Uniform Commercial Code) filing? Are UCC filings bad? How do I file a UCC termination? Learn what UCC filings are and how to protect your small business.
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Mar 20, 2026
Filed under: Business Loans
Merchant Maverick Opportunity Grant winner Abena Foli of POKS Spices works hard to make delicious, authentic West African flavors available to a wider audience. Read our full interview with Abena to find out how she started her online spice mix company and where she plans to go from here.
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May 25, 2021
Filed under: Business Spotlights
Finding the best payroll software can be overwhelming, so we’ve focused on the top QuickBooks payroll alternatives. We’ll evaluate features, pricing, business size, and other factors for each QuickBooks competitor. Read on for our complete review of the best alternatives to QuickBooks Payroll.
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May 18, 2026
Filed under: Payroll
Tech cities are the place to be if you want to earn big and keep more of what you earn, according to Merchant Maverick’s latest data report, “The 10 Best US Cities For Pay In 2021.” Our study ranked the 100 biggest US metro areas according to salary value, and the findings are clear: When it comes to high pay, tech cities come out on top, even accounting for the high cost of living in many places.
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May 24, 2021
Filed under: Data Reports
The motto of Bri’s Dance Place in Merrillville, Indiana is “We don’t just teach dance, we teach life!” And owner Brianna Hairlson, winner of one of Merchant Maverick’s Opportunity Grants, knows a lot about both topics. Read our full interview with Brianna.
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May 20, 2021
Filed under: Business Spotlights
Should you choose Square or Toast for your restaurant? Both are terrific options for small businesses — particularly for small to mid-sized quick service and full-service establishments. Read our Toast VS Square comparison to see which is better for you!
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Dec 1, 2025
Filed under: Point of Sale, Restaurant POS
If you collect payments online, your customers are likely accustomed to using credit or debit cards, PayPal, or even digital wallets, but some may be open to authorizing a simple bank transfer via the good old ACH Network. How do you compare ACH service providers and choose the best one for your business? Read on!
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Jul 28, 2025
Filed under: ACH and Check Processing
Looking to save money on credit card processing costs? Read our overview of the most affordable (and reliable) processors in the industry.
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May 1, 2026
Filed under: Credit Card Processing
There are so many processing companies, they all seem to be doing more or less the same thing, and they all have both glowing testimonials and terrible complaints. How are you supposed to choose the best company under these circumstances? Who can you trust? Read on to find out.
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May 18, 2026
Filed under: Credit Card Processing
Take Snappy Dogs, for example. It’s a seasonal mobile eatery built on a landscaping trailer. Of course, Snappy Dogs’ real foundation is the long-time work partnership between owners Lisa Volpe Hachey and Teresa Boyce.
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May 10, 2021
Filed under: Business Spotlights